Job Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our team as field inspector for transportation infrastructure construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in civil engineering or construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Construction Inspections: Conduct routine inspections of the work being performed, including reviewing materials, work quality, and adherence to design drawings. Oversee day-to-day construction activities.
- Quality Control: Ensure that all construction work meets or exceeds the required quality
standards, technical specifications, and industry regulations.
- Observation and Critical Thinking: Takes appropriate action when construction work does not conform to requirements of the specifications and standards. Applies engineering judgement as allowed to resolve issues at the lowest level.
- Coordination & Communication: Serve as the liaison between the project team and the
field activities.
- Safety Compliance: Ensure the site follows all health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations to create a safe working environment.
- Documentation: Maintain daily logs, inspection records, and other documentation as required by the client and funding agencies.
- Reporting: Provide detailed progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Education: A.A. degree and minimum 10 years of inspector experience in public works.
- Certifications:
ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician certification is preferred.
- Skills:
- Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and quality control processes.
- Logical use of engineering and analytical skills to solve construction issues at the lowest level.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Flexibility in thinking and behavior to adapt to changes in the project and work environment.
- Irreproachable ethics and integrity as part of standards of conduct.
- Highly motivated, and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision, but also to collaborate with our team.
- Development and maintenance of client and professional relationships.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work on-site in various weather conditions and environments.
- Ability to work variable hours and schedules including night work.
- Ability to inspect construction sites include climbing ladders, navigating uneven terrain, and lifting testing equipment and samples up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and adjust to changing project needs.
Preferred
- Previous experience working with Caltrans governing documents including the Bridge Construction Records & Procedures, other Structure Construction (SC) manuals, the Construction Manual, Caltrans' Safety Manuals, Standard Specifications, and Special Provisions.
- Knowledge of applicable California Test Methods and ASTM tests used on bridge and building construction materials.
- Familiarity with environmental impact assessments, permits, and compliance processes.
- Knowledge of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Cal/OSHA safety regulations.
- Strong desire to learn the process of construction and the application of business within construction.
